2.Detection and identification of intestinal pathogenic bacteria by oligonucleotide array
Lianqun JIN ; Junwen LI ; Fuhuan CHAO
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 1999;0(01):-
Objective To detect the intestinal pathogenic bacteria quickly and accurately from water. Methods An experimental procedure is set up using the gene chip technology to detect and identify common intestinal pathogenic bacteria from water. Target gene was amplified and hybridized with prepared gene chip.Results 143 strains of bacteria in pure culture belong to 9 genera are successfully discriminated under comparatively same condition and a series of specific hybridization maps corresponding to each kinds of bacteria are obtained.Conclusions Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Proteus spp., Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Listeria monocytogenes and Vibrio parahaemolyticus are detected and identified by the technology of gene chip. The accuracy, range, and discriminatory power of the assay can be continually improved by adding further oligonueleotides to the arrays without significantly increasing complexity or cost.
3.Expression of Toll-Like Receptor 2 in Newborn Infants with Septicemia and Its Correlation with C Reaction Protein
tao, LIN ; chao, LI ; jin-you, DENG ; li, XIAO
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2003;0(10):-
Objective To explore the value of Toll-like receptor 2(TLR2) on the diagnosis of neonatal septicemia especially for the early diagnosis.Methods Twenty-two newborns with septicemia were divided into 2 groups according to the time of onset:early-onset group(n=12) and late-onset group(n=10).Another 14 non-infectious newborns were collected as control group.The TLR2 mRNA in peripheral blood was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction,and mononuclear cells were isolated by the density gradient centrifuga-tion;the C reaction protein(CRP) was detected,and the co-relationship of the indexes was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis.Results 1.The level of CRP in early-onset group were(157.89?32.96) ng?L-1,and(89.78?16.24) ng?L-1 in late-onset group,and there was significant difference between both groups(P=0.001);(6.91?1.20) ng?L-1 in control group,which was significantly lower than that in early-onset group and late-onset group(P=0.000,0.001).2.The expression of TLR2 mRNA in early-onset group and late-onset group was(57.38?10.72)?1012 copies?L-1and(32.74?4.65) ?1012 copies?L-1,which was significantly higher than that in control group[(4.12?0.68) ?1012 copies?L-1].3.CRP is positively correlated with TLR2 mRNA(C=0.972,P=0.000).Conclusions TLR2 expression is proven to be related to both the level of CRP and the stage of onset and may play a key role in the pathogenesis of neonatal septicemia.Detection for TLR2 may assist the earlier diagnose of atypical neonatal septicemia.
5.Effects of isoflurane anesthesia on NR1 expression and neuronal apoptosis in hippocampus and cortex of adult rats
Honggang ZANG ; Zhaoqiong ZHU ; Chao ZHANG ; Li YIN ; Jin LIU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;(3):297-299
Objective To evaluate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on NR1 expression and neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus and cortex of adult rats .Methods Thirty-six adult male Sprague-Dawley rats , weighing 250-280 g ,were randomly assigned into 3 groups using a random number table :control group (group C , n=6 ) ,O2 inhalation group (group O , n=6 ) and isoflurane anesthesia group (group I , n=24 ) .The rats were exposed to 2% isoflurane (group I) ,to pure oxygen (group O) ,or to air (group C) for 2 h .At 2 h ,and 1 ,7 and 14 days after the rats were awake (T1-4 ) ,Morris water maze test was performed .The rats were then sacrificed and brains were removed for isolation of the hippocampus and cortex .NR1 expression was detected using SABC immuno-histochemical technique and neuronal apoptosis was determined using TUNEL .Results Compared with group C , the escape latency at T2 and total swimming distance at T1 ,2 were significantly prolonged , and the expression of NR1 in hippocampi was down-regulated at T1 ,2 in group I ,and the expression of NR1 in the cortex was down-regulated in O and I groups ( P<0.05) .There was no significant difference in the apoptosis index between the three groups ( P> 0.05 ) .Conclusion Isoflurane anesthesia can decrease the cognitive function transiently ,which is related to inhibition of up-regulation of NR1 expression in the hippocampi ,but not related to neuronal apoptosis in adult rats .
6.Observations on the Efficacy of Acupuncture at Point Shanzhong(CV17) plus Cupping on Back-Shu Points in Treating Migraine
Shanshan JIN ; Yuzheng DU ; Li HAN ; Chao LIAO ; Wenlong GU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(1):17-18
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at point Shanzhong(CV17) plus cupping on Back-Shu points in treating migraine. Methods Seventy migraine patients were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 35 cases each. The control group received conventional acupuncture and the treatment group, acupuncture at point Shanzhong(CV17) plus cupping on Back-Shu points in addition. The VAS score was counted in the two groups before and after treatment. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups. Results The cure and marked efficacy rate and the total efficacy rate were 88.6%and 100.0%, respectively, in the treatment group and 62.9%and 94.3%, respectively, in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference in the cure and marked efficacy rate between the two groups (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant pre-/post-treatment difference in the VAS score in the two groups (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the VAS score between the treatment and control groups (P>0.01). The clinical symptom improvement rate was (78.3±10.6)%in the treatment group and (49.8±11.2)%in the control group;there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion Acupuncture at point Shanzhong plus cupping on Back-Shu(CV17) points is an effective way to treat migraine.
7.Characteristics and prognosis of intra-aortic balloon pump supported percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome complicated with cardiogenic shock
Hong LI ; Ruofei JIA ; Shuai MENG ; Chao QU ; Zening JIN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2017;25(3):121-126
Objective To analyze the characteristics and prognosis of intra-aortic balloown pump (IABP) supported percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) complicated with cardiogenic shock (CS).Methods 197 ACS patients complicated with CS patients received IABP supported PCI in Beijing Anzhen hospital from January 2014 to December 2015 were involved.According to the clinical results, all patients were divided into survival group and non-survival group.The clinical and laboratory parameters were compared between groups.Results Among the 197 patients enrolled, there were 162 patients in the survival group and 35 patients in the non-survival group.The mean age was (57.3±14.7) year-old, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) on admission was (53.3±14.6) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa).Percentage of diabetes comorbidity, cTnI level, oxygen index and MAP were significantly different between the survival and the non-survival groups (P<0.05).The symptom onset to balloon time and door-to-balloon time intervals were found delayed with significant difference in the non-survival group compared to the survival group (P<0.05).IABP improved hemodynamic parameters including blood pressure, cardiac function and oxygen index (P<0.05) in both groups.Duration of vasopressor usage, IABP implantation, percentage of invasive mechanical ventilation, length of stay in intensive care unit, acute kidney injury (AKI) and re-infarction were also significantly different between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusions Adverse events risk is higher in ACS patients complicated with cordiogenic shock requiring IABP support for PCI.Patients with mortal outcomes are older, comorbid with diabetes mellitus and history of myocardial infarction and higher event rates of re-infarction and acute kidney injury during hospitalization.Intensive care should be implemented to reduce the incidence of adverse events.
8.Hospitalization Expenses of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and their Influencing Factors
Yanjie ZHANG ; Chao SHI ; Lixu MA ; Nan WANG ; Jin LI
Modern Hospital 2017;17(5):670-672
Objective To conduct an empirical analysis of constitutes and changes of type 2 diabetes patients′ hospitalization expenses and find out the differences and influencing factors so as to provide hospitals and related departments with the decision basis of controlling medical costs, arranging medical resources and optimizing systems.Methods Information of type 2 diabetes patients who had been admitted to a certain first-class grade one hospital in Ningxia from 2013 to 2016 were collected and categorized.Hospitalization costs and influencing factors of the patients were comprehensively analyzed through descriptive statistics, variance analysis and regression analysis.Results The medicine and examination costs as the constitutes of hospitalization expenses were too high.Gender, length of stay, age and diabetic complications were main contributory factors of type 2 diabetes patients′ hospitalization expenses.Conclusion The costs of hospitalization of patients with type 2 diabetes are unreasonable and need to optimize.Type 2 diabetes patients′ hospitalization expenses should be effectively controlled and medical resources should be reasonably used through standardizing treatment behavior, shortening length of stay, intensifying publicity and education, enhancing prevention and reinforcing follow-ups, expanding health insurance coverage and upgrading its level.
9.Significance of Serum Cardiac Troponin I and Creatine Phosphokinase-Isoenzyme-MB in Asphyxia Neonate
xin-chao, YU ; hui, WANG ; li-jin, WANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 1986;0(02):-
Objective To explore the value of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and creatine phosphokinase-isoenzyme-MB (CK-MB) on early diagnosis of heart damage in asphyxia neonate.Methods A total of 47 cases of asphyxia neonates were divided into mild-asphyxia group( n=29 ) and severe-asphyxia group(n=18),and the levels of cTnI and CK-MB were quantitatively determinated by ELISA and enzyme kinetics, respectively.Results After birth for the first day, the serum levels of cTnI and enzymatic activities of CK-MB were all significantly higher in mild-asphyxia group[(2.25?0.54)?g/L,(223.4?23.5)U/L]and severe-asphyxia group[(4.25?0.83)?g/L,(256.3?21.8) U/L)]than those in control group(P_a0.05), however the results in severe-asphyxia group[(1.54?0.72)?g/L,(188.9?21.5)U/L]were significantly higher than those in control group (P_a
10.Effect of Tonifying Kidney using Chinese Medicine(Guzhen Recipe) to Retard Aging of the Hippocampus and Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal-Thymic(HPAT) Axis in Senile Rat.
Weikang CHAO ; Guoqin JIN ; Wen LI ; Cai Yuan WANG
Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 1997;47(2):75-78
According to the TCM theory, human growth, development and aging are closely related to kidney function and the main cause of human senility is deficiency of “kidney essence”. Recent studies showed that the “kidney” in TOM include the regulatory function of the neuroendocrine and immune systems.
In this paper, the effect of Guzhen Recipe (_??__??__??_), an aging retarding prescription composed of kidney tonifying herbs such as Radix Polygoni Multiflori (_??__??_), Herba Cistanchis (_??__??_) Rubus Chiagii (_??__??__??_) etc. on the hippocampus and HPAT axis in senile rats were observed. The results showed : (1) With age the number of glucocorticoid receptors (GCR) in the hippocampus, the concentrations of NE, DA, 5-HT in the hypothalamus were markedly decreased, while the plasma corticosterone concentration in senile rats was obviously increased. (2) The thymocyte GCR nuclear transition rate was increased significantly ; (3) The contents of cytoplasmic protein, nuclear RNA and DNA, the thymus weight/body weight ratio, the serum thymic factors as well asthe rate of lymphocyte transformation, the activity of IL-2 and NK cells in senile rats were obviously decreased compared to those of young control rats. Guzhen recipe however, was capable of improving these changes in the neuroendocrine-thymic net work in senile rats to varying degrees, suggesting that the kidney with Chinese Medicine might retard the functional degeneration of thymic endocrine partly by improving the feedback regulation of the hippocampal GCR and increasing the concentrations of NE and 5-HT of hypothalamus, thus decreasing the plasma corticosterone ; Simultaneously weakening the nuclear transition rate of thymocyte GCR, which in turn improving the immune function of the senile animal.
We concluded that Guzhen Recipe may retard the functional degeneration of both the hypo-thalamuspituitary-gornadal-thymic and hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroidal-thymic axis. All the above results revealed that retarding the aging effect using TCM in volves multiple-leves, multiple-systems and links. Using holistic regulation, imbalance links in aging process are modulated and the equilibrium of Yin and Yang are maintained. This is an important characteristic of the TCM to retard aging.
This research was supported by funds from National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 38970908.